Career Grade/Lead Clinical Scientist

Band 8a/7 | 37 hours 30 minutes per week | Interview date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

About the role

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical scientist with knowledge and experience in diagnostic radiology physics to join our expanding team of clinical scientists and technologists. You will work within one of the largest regional medical physics services in the UK, where you will be appointed as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert to one or more organisations and play a lead role in the development and delivery of diagnostic radiology physics services to a wide range of NHS Trusts and private customers across the north of England. As part of our large and friendly team you will be supported to further develop your skills and interests and participate in the research activity of the department plus a structured HSS equivalence programme which is currently under local development.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have a degree in physics, or other appropriate subject, plus an appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience. Applicants should be registered as a clinical scientist and have experience as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert (MPE) or be in a position to apply for certification as an MPE within 6 months of appointment. Applicants who have appropriate experience but are some way from being able to apply for MPE certification, may be appointable at Band 7 pending certification. In such cases it is anticipated that MPE certification will be attained within 2 years of appointment. A current UK driving licence and a willingness to drive are essential as the post involves regular visits to other sites across Cumbria and the northeast of England.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Band 8a

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and organisational strategies within area of expertise
• Initiates, in collaboration with the line manager, the development and delivery of research and development activities for healthcare advancement

Band 7 - Salary £49,387 - £56,515

• Perform a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals
• Be actively involved in research and development projects
• Supervise and train less experienced staff and trainees

Person specification

Meets All Band 8a Criteria

Essential criteria

• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences in medicine performed and developed within the Department, to doctorate level or equivalent
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of diagnostic radiology including relevant legislation
• In-depth knowledge of radiation safety, including relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of radiation dosimetry
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of diagnostic radiology equipment and radiation monitoring equipment
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians in their interpretation and reporting
• Advanced knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good IT skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MPE or RPA for diagnostic radiology
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiations
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must be a registered Clinical Scientist
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert or Radiation Protection Adviser under national framework (or eligible to apply)
• Possession of full driving licence

Desirable criteria

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Certificate of competence as a Laser Protection Adviser
• Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser

Meets All Band 7 Criteria

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or working towards registration
• Possession of full UK-valid driving licence
• Good knowledge and experience of scientific method, data collection, and analysis of data using standard tools and software
• Knowledge of scientific theory, legislation, standards, guidance and safety principles relevant to working area
• Ability to interpret complex technical information & undertake complex calculation & data analysis
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently
• IT skills including use of databases & spreadsheets

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of relevant quality assurance or calibration procedures
• Knowledge of functioning and safe use of the relevant clinical diagnostic equipment and test equipment
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills

Working for our organisation

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Kevin Robson
Job title: Clinical Scientist Head of Service
Email address: kevin.robson@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0191 2138623